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SaveThere is a vast amount of trails that sprawl across the hills of the Methow Valley WA. Just hop on your bike, and go explore
source: winthrop washington
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- Mountain Bike
68 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
24 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
45 trails
- Hike
180 trails
- Trail Running
181 trails
- Snowshoe
12 trails
- Downhill Ski
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
74 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 2
- 24
- 27
- 1
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of 8 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 236
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 68
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 24
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 45
- Trails Hike
- 180
- Trails Trail Running
- 181
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 12
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 74
- Total Distance
- 823 miles
- Total Descent
- 136,872 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,812 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,556 ft
- Reports
- 1,211
- Photos
- 715
- Completed Counter
- 28,548
Sub Regions
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Buck Mountain
- 1
- 3
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Liberty Bell School Campus
- 1
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Pearrygin Lake State Park
- 1
- 1
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Rendezvous Basin
- 2
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Rendezvous Wildlife Area
- 2
- 2
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Sun Mountain
- 15
- 14
- 1
- 1
Popular Winthrop Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 683 ft • 1,237 •
Climbing Trail from Lower Climb It or Inner Passage to the top of Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Woodpecker.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,520 ft • 19 ft • 1,230 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 380 ft • 1,193 •
Climbing trail to get to upper Sun Mountain trails and ultimately Thompson Ridge trail
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 10 miles • 1,192 ft • 833 •
The trail starts out as a double-track and then quickly turns into turns into an awesome narrow flowing singletrack ride. Takes you through pine forests as well as sage brush and balsam root meadows. Great views! Awesome wildflowers in...
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 29 ft • 769 •
Pete's Dragon is the trail to ride in the Sun Mountain area. A must-ride trial that has well-built berms and plenty of rollable features that will make riders of all abilities smile. The trail has three distinct sections (upper, middle,...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 13 miles • 2,344 ft • 637 •
Thompson Ridge Trail is designed to be ridden clockwise or south to north. Offers nice climbing grade with many view opportunities etc. Mix of open meadows, forested areas and rock outcroppings. Descending off the north end is fast and...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 701 ft • 631 •
Largely Rebuilt in 2023 by Evergreen, Wild Turkey is a step up in difficulty from Pete's Dragon . It has table tops, rollable doubles, step-ups, step-downs, and shark fins. The largest jump is near the bottom at 25 feet to the sweet spot.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 1,039 ft • 628 •
Buck Up is a 4 mile climbing trail that provides a scenic and interesting way to connect Cub Creek with the traditional start of the Buck Mountain Trail. Moderate grades, interesting trail alignment and nice views, make this up track a...
Winthrop Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,201 ft • 2 • Loop •
Rated Blue likely due to some grunt factor and warp speed descent potential. Otherwise I found no real...
★ 3.4 • 20 miles • 3,602 ft • 4 •
Great Sun Mountain 20 mile sampler. Utilizes most of the new trails at Sun Mountain to make a great loop....
13 miles • 2,183 ft • 3 • Loop •
This loop can be pedaled the traditional route from Cub Creek Rd or the alternate route from Buck Lake....
17 miles • 3,476 ft • 5 • Loop •
part 1 of a 29 mile route that starts at Chickadee Trailhead.. part 1 is the Thompson Ridge segment.. the...
11 miles • 1,638 ft • 5 •
part 2 of the 30 miles of Sun Mountain.. this segment climbs back up the Upper Climb trail to access the...
17 miles • 2,311 ft • 15 • Loop •
Course for the Sport Category.
Photos of Winthrop Mountain Bike
Videos of Winthrop Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Cutthroat Pass | Oct 12, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 12, 2026 | Ideal | Ryanduclos | ||
| Woodpecker | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:58pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 10, 2026 | Unknown | ryanlecours | ||
| Methow Community Trail | Oct 5, 2026 @ 4:32pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 5, 2026 | Dry | Bellinghamsters | ||
| Climb It Change Upper | Sep 20, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 20, 2026 | Dry | sherpajon | ||
| Cabin | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Vancouver) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | Winehead29 | ||
| Black Bear | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Vancouver) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | Winehead29 | ||
| Rodeo Trail | Aug 25, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 25, 2026 | Unknown | OZoneInvader | ||
| Buck Up Track | Jul 30, 2026 @ 9:36am (America/Vancouver) Jul 30, 2026 | Dry | lindag | ||
| Rendezvous Basin Loop | Jul 21, 2026 @ 8:37pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 21, 2026 | Dry | katdw | ||
| Chickadee connector | Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 1, 2026 | Dry | Joeintern |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| PNWEnduro1 | ridden | trail | activity #106106321 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 10:02pm 2 days |
| Kirk3Xfogw | ridden | trail | activity #106100958 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 6:22pm 2 days |
| Hooloovoo22 | wishlist | trail | activity #105969361 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 9:15pm Oct 15, 2026 |
| stewyd | wishlist | trail | activity #105964319 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 6:21pm Oct 15, 2026 |
| SamEI9JUd | wishlist | trail | activity #105849108 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 9:39pm Oct 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Another happy rider!! Lots of fun. I only rode... | Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:16pm Oct 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail is marked for bike use however there is... | Sep 16, 2026 @ 3:56pm Sep 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Road this for the first time. Amazingly fun... | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:02pm Sep 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Dusty, loose, shadefree... This probably used... | Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:15am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| report | Hey, would you say this was bikeable?? | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:31pm Aug 21, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails56 awarded -
10 Blue Trails279 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k90 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge84 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k99 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Methow Trails Skills Park | skill park | Winthrop |
Local Trail Supporters
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliane- Methow Chapter
- Methow Cycling Team
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance -Methow Chapter
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 68 | 161 miles | 22,936 ft | 64 miles | 5,049 ft | #934 | #25 | 698 | 1,202 | 14 | 17,044 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 997 ft | 4 miles | 1,043 ft | #5,098 | #77 | 620 | 660 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 24 | 39 miles | 5,285 ft | 17 miles | 3,845 ft | #1,486 | #31 | 62 | 168 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 21 miles | 3,514 ft | 10 miles | 2,356 ft | #2,101 | #32 | 1 | 59 | 3 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,289 ft | 36 ft | #1,806 | #13 | 7 | 14 | |||||
| Horse | 45 | 251 miles | 38,051 ft | 108 miles | 6,709 ft | #92 | #12 | 221 | 6 | |||
| Hike | 180 | 741 miles | 129,652 ft | 313 miles | 6,772 ft | #92 | #6 | 14 | 1,187 | 11 | 3,260 | |
| Trail Running | 181 | 746 miles | 130,026 ft | 314 miles | 6,772 ft | #97 | #6 | 1,196 | 2 | 908 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3 miles | 92 ft | 4,859 ft | 62 ft | 155 | 4 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 12 | 19 miles | 2,021 ft | 9 miles | 6,722 ft | #422 | #6 | 4 | 102 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 74 | 109 miles | 9,265 ft | 45 miles | 2,349 ft | #94 | #2 | 1 | 11 | 3,851 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Winthrop?
Winthrop has 11 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Winthrop?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Winthrop are:
- Cutthroat Pass (4.6/5)
- Pete's Dragon (4.5/5)
- Coal Creek (4.4/5)
- Ain't Never Nuthin (4.4/5)
- Buck Up Track (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Winthrop?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Winthrop are:
- May (535 activities)
- June (393 activities)
- July (319 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Winthrop?
There are 51 parking locations listed in Winthrop. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Winthrop?
The longest trail in Winthrop is Thompson Ridge at 13.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Winthrop?
The best hiking trails in Winthrop are:
- Patterson Mountain Trail A
- Patterson Mountain Summit
- Slate Pass PCT Access
- Driveway Butte Trail
- Patterson Mountain Trail B
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Winthrop?
The best trail running trails in Winthrop are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Winthrop?
Winthrop has a total of 235 trails. Of those, 68 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Winthrop to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Winthrop?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Winthrop is Cutthroat Pass with 2,456 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Winthrop?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Winthrop is Thompson Ridge with 2,870 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Winthrop?
Winthrop supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Winthrop?
The following bike services are available in Winthrop:
- Trail Association (3)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Winthrop?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Winthrop is Falls Creek Falls Trail with an average grade of 11.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Winthrop?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Winthrop. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Winthrop?
The overall region status for Winthrop is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 58 trails:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Winthrop?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Winthrop:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Winthrop?
Yes, Winthrop supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Winthrop that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Winthrop?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Winthrop are: View all mountain biking routes in Winthrop.
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What type of bike is most common in Winthrop?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Winthrop are:
- AM (107 activities)
- XC (20 activities)
- DH (2 activities)
- Adaptive MTB (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Winthrop?
The highest summit in Winthrop is Silver Star Mountain at 8,760 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Winthrop?
There are 2 notable sights in Winthrop. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Winthrop.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Winthrop?
The most popular Strava segments in Winthrop are:
- middle Climbatology (2,530 athletes)
- Finish Buck With a Smile (1,308 athletes)
- Patterson Lake Trail, South (1,275 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Winthrop?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Winthrop. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 46
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Winthrop?
Yes, there are 15 accessible/adaptive trails in Winthrop. View all adaptive trails in Winthrop for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Winthrop?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Winthrop directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Winthrop?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Winthrop are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Winthrop?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Winthrop are:
- More Cowbell (4/5)
- Winthrop Trail (4/5)
- Chickadee (3/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Chickadee Warming Hut Cabin
- Rendezous Hut Cabin
- Cassal Hut Cabin
- Sun Mountain Lodge
- Cow Beach Shelter Cabin
- Porcupine Creek Camp Site Camping
- Cutthroat Pass Campsite Camping
- Grizzly Hut Cabin
- Tawlks-Foster Warming Hut Cabin
- Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge
- Silver Star Mountain (8,760 ft)
- Big Craggy Peak (8,448 ft)
- Sherman Peak (8,199 ft)
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